Joshua Zirkzee Departs Bayern Munich for Bologna

Dutch Striker Seals Move to Serie A

Zirkzee's Journey from the Bayern Bench to the Italian Top Flight

Bayern Munich and Bologna FC have finalized the transfer of Dutch U21 international Joshua Zirkzee, as the striker bids farewell to the Bundesliga giants for a new adventure in Italy. Two days after his impressive last-minute winning goal secured a victory for Bayern against Wolfsburg, Zirkzee has made the move to the Serie A side.

Zirkzee's departure comes after a promising season with Bayern, where he deputized for the injured Robert Lewandowski and made significant contributions. Despite being primarily a substitute, he managed to score three goals in limited playing time, highlighting his potential as a clinical finisher.

The 23-year-old Dutch striker joined Bayern in 2020 and made a name for himself with his impressive performances at youth level. He has also represented the Netherlands at the U19 level, scoring eight goals in nine appearances.

Bologna will be hoping that Zirkzee can continue his goalscoring form in Serie A. The Italian club has had a mixed start to the season and will be looking for the Dutch striker to provide a much-needed boost to their attack. Zirkzee's market value of €5 million indicates the potential that both Bayern and Bologna see in his abilities.